Beet Eaters of the Northwest Pioneer Herdsmen
A Birtle Observer piece profiles a growing class of northwest cattle keepers who live in wild river valleys near lakes and forests. They farm, herd cattle and ponies, hunt, and live largely independent of towns, with large families and simple needs for grass water and wood.
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Arctic Sea
Hudson Bay
Lake Dauphin
Assiniboine
Bird Tail
Pembina
Turtle Mountain
Saskatchewan
Swan Lake Wilds and a Bear Den Prank Adventure
A secluded Pembina lake amid timber and prairie hosts a hermit’s ruin and a bear den tale. An English hunter crawled into a creek cave to shoot a bear while his partner watched. a second bear charged from outside, causing chaos and a frightful escape. The inside hunter, later, swore off bear dens.
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Pembina
Pembina Lakes
Swan Lake
Hades
Manitoba Wheat Gains British Milling Attention
A London cable confirms the Trade Bulletin’s claim that Manitoba wheat attracts world attention. The Miller, England’s flour trade organ, urges British millers to source Manitoba and Northwest Territories as a future granary, citing Bristol ground results and the region’s rising importance in supplying the English milling trade.
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Trade Bulletin
Manitoba
London
Northwest Territories
Great Northwest
Atlantic
Bristol
England
Bulletin
Millwood Items From Our Correspondent
The new grist mill began grinding Monday the 9th and a good stock of wheat is already bought. Mr Mitch ell travels home from England. Dr Walker goes to Portage to meet his brother T Walker British Consul at Honolulu. He may visit England. School opened today with Bernardo's school progressing well. Snow lies deep and trails are heavy.
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Mr. Mitchell
England
Dr. Walker
Portage
T. Walker
Hiowlulu
Sandwich Islands
Bernardo
New Flour Mill Planned at Oak Lake After Fire
A mill is to be erected at Oak Lake to replace the one recently destroyed by fire, signaling recovery and continued local flour production.
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Oak Lake
Lumber Exports From British Columbia Rise to Manitoba Districts
Twenty car loads of British Columbia lumber have entered Manitoba and the Northwest. The export from the sister province is expected to continue and rise, signaling growing timber trade activity across regional markets.
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British Columbia
Menitoba
Northwest
Railway company to publish land sale book along line
The M and N Railway Company will publish a book describing lots for sale in twenty municipalities along its line. One dollar covers printing costs for those who advertise their lands.
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M.& N. Railway Company
Rail plan seeks to branch toward Mirtle and cross Assini
An effort aims to induce Northwest Central to extend a branch into Mirtle or tilt the main line toward the Bird Tail region near the Assiniboine mouth. The proposal would connect with Manitoba & Northwestern, promising mutual benefits for both lines.
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Northwest Central
Mirtle
Assiniboine
Bird Tail
Manitoba & Northwestern
Manitoba Seed Vitality Noted At Ottawa Farm
Experimental farm tests at Ottawa show Manitoba grain possessing exceptional vitality and germinating power compared with other seeds. This finding may encourage eastern farmers to adopt Manitoba grain for sowing.
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Ottawa
Manitoba
Grain movement stirs Manitoba and eastern provinces
The article notes wide concern over wheat exports from Manitoba and nearby provinces as railways move grain efficiently. It credits the CPR for energy and laments Canada Pacific and its branches, while contrasting with historical Canadian river trade losses to Yankee steamers on the river.
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Manitoba
Canada Pacific
Kittson
Farmers urged to store wheat in Manitoba granaries
Manitoba farmers possess a remarkable wheat crop now selling at about half the usual price. The piece advises maintaining a good supply for potential scarcity or price rise next season, suggesting a well filled granary is wise and that storing a few hundred bushels is prudent for future years.
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Manitoba
Call for Fresh Elections Amid Political Stalemate
The passage argues that a new election is more likely than a Liberal government forming. It blames both Liberal and Conservative sides for folly and unconstitutionality, urging voters to elect new men or reaffirm those they trust to represent them.
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Harrison
Vick's Floral Guide 1888 Edition Promises Beauty and Useful Horticulture
The 1888 Vick's Floral Guide from James Vick Seedsman Rochester N Y features new engravings and three colored plates of flowers vegetables and grain. The lavender tinted cover and practical horticultural content appeal to gardeners and households seeking rare flowers and best vegetables with a certificate for seeds included.
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Vick
Fiona
Catelogue
James Vick
Seedsman
Rochester
N. Y
Annual School Report from Birtle Union 1883 Directors
The trustees present the annual report under the Manitoba School Act detailing receipts including government grants and town and municipal contributions. Payments cover postage and stationery and other expenses. Dated Birtle January 1, 1883.
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Manitoba
Birtle
Espedeaeeie
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